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Innovations in Energy Efficiency
For nearly 70 years, Dow Corning has been providing performance-enhancing solutions through more than 7,000 innovative products serving industries focused on efficiency and sustainability.

• Construction & Green Building
  Sealants and adhesives used in engineering, building, coatings; vacuum insulated paneling; glass insulation; weather-sealants; window and door manufacturing technologies;
  
  
• Industrial Operations & Equipment
  Lubricants used in wind turbines; commercial and home appliances; automotive; commercial and residential HVAC systems;
  
  
• Electronics
  LED lighting; thermal heat management for computer related devices.

Dow Corning Energy Efficiency Technical Library
Explore Dow Corning's archive of technical articles related to energy efficiency technology.

Innovations in Solar Technology
With the help of the Hemlock Semiconductor Group, a joint venture of Dow Corning, Shin-Etsu Hanotai, and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, we are expanding our portfolio of total solar solution packages for cell manufacturing, module assembly and installation.

• Silicon Feedstock
  Dow Corning is one of the only companies in the world to provide both metallurgical and semiconductor purity levels to the silicon metal value chain.
  
  
• PV Cell Coatings
  Protective coatings specifically designed to provide durability and abrasion resistance required for consumer products and applications.
  
  
• Cell Encapsulants
  Proven durability and protection against corrosion and delamination.
  
  
• Junction Box Potting Agents
  Tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of PV applications, with new options for low-cost junction box design.
  
  
• Frame and Junction Box Sealants
  Long-term weathering performance and adhesion for PV frame and junction box applications.

Dow Corning Solar Technical Library
Explore Dow Corning's archive of technical articles related to solar technology.